The Washington critic., 1887-12-13
SOCIAL AND Personal.

Several of the ladies of the Supreme
Court Circle were at home yesterday and
calling was very general. Notably was
this the case of the wives of Cabinet Off
GERS and of Senators, many of whom were
making the first call of the season.
Justice Waitc's house is closed for the
winter, as Mrs. Waite is not going into
society owing to recent family bercave-
ments, so that takes one of the most
popular houses for real genuine hospi-
tality out of the list.
Mrs. Miller had her sister, Mrs.
Irvine of Pittsburg, and her grand
daughter, Miss Corkhill, a charming
young girl who is just entering society,
and makes her formal debut with the
New Year. She is most attractive and
clever.
Mrs. Matthews had the assistance of
her husband the latter part of the after
noon. daintily arranged five o'clock
tea table gave good opportunity for
callers to prolong their stay about this
agreeable hostess. The Misses Matthews,
Genie and Eva, went to New York last
Saturday on shopping expedition and
will be away n week or so. Miss Grace
is keeping house this winter for her
brother Webb, who has cottage in
Princeton, where he is making u course
of study, prior to entering the Presby-
tcrian ministry.
Mrs. Blatchford was not receiving nor
will she formally until New Year day.
Mrs. Cummings will not be with her
this winter rs she is abroad with her
son.
Mrs. Field, her sister, Mrs. Condit
Smith, and the Misses Smith made II
pleasant group at the Justices residence
on Capitol Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Carroll, who have
/ been with Mr.. Bancroft since Thursday
| last, sail tomorrow for Europe. They
made some goodbye calls on Sunday
previous to their departure for New
York.
Senator. Davis of Minnesota and his
handsome wife We're making calls yes
terday with Mrs. Sabin. They are
boarding this winter. Mrs. Davis is Il
tall, stylish brunette with brilliant color
ing. She is quite young and wore yes
tcrday n long, tight-litting black plush
wrap and white lambs wool collar and
muiI, with Il tall black hat and noddinp
plumes.
Senator Sabin's family are back again
in the same hous. on Iowa Circle. Mis-
Murphy, who is sucl an agreeable mem
Der of the household, will soon arriv,
from Minneapolis TO spend the winte
with Mrs. Subin.
Ex-Comnissioncr and Mrs. LorinI
dincd Justice and Mrs. Matthews ant
other friends last night.
Mrs. Whitncy's baby, Dorothy
reached the mature age of ten month
yesterday, and celebrated the occasion
by cutting its tenth tooth. Mrs. Whit
ney, being an ardent pedestrian, spcn
several hours yesterday walking, and il
the afternoon made the Justices calls
Mrs. j. W. Foster and Miss Foste
had their guest, Nine. Mariscal Moran
who was lately married and is daugh
Ter of former McNican Minister to thi
country, receiving with them yesterday
Nine. Romero also joined the reccivin
group during the late afternoon. Las
night the Fosters gave box party Il
honor of Nine. Moran. Some of tn
others Of the party were Senoran Nine
Romero and the Chiian Minister an
Nine. Cana.
Secretary Bayard took large part
to Mt. Vernon Yesterday. aboard tn
steamer Despatch, in honor of MI
Chamberlain. All the Cabinet famille
were invited and large number of oil
cials and their wives and daughter,
The Misses Bayard. Mr. and Miss End
colt, Miss Villas and Mrs. Lamont wei
among the party, which numbered abo,
fifty. A substantial luncheon was serve
, aboard the steamer, and the part
reached home before 4 o'clock. JustiC
Field gives dinner tonight to NJ
9 Chamberlain.